Mowing your lawn is a regular part of lawn maintenance. During summer, when the grass is in its fastest-growing phase, you can find yourself mowing weekly. When you start to experience lawn mower issues, it can be a real pain in the grass! If your lawn mower starts spitting out grass, it's a sign that something's not right. We've done our research and put together this list of reasons why your lawn mower might be spitting out grass. By process of elimination, you should be able to find the cause, rectify it and get back on with your lawn care routine in no time...
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If you're trying to care for your lawn in the best way possible, then it's important you know the difference between scarifying, raking and dethatching. Each of these processes contributes to overall lawn health, but it's important you do them at the right time and for the right reasons.
Raking your lawn can help remove surface debris while dethatching and scarifying will tackle the thick mats of thatch that will eventually suffocate your lawn and prevent it from absorbing nutrients. In this blog, we'll show you how and when you should use each process.
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Cutting your grass regularly is important if you want a neat and healthy lawn. We recommend getting the mower out twice a week during the summer months, and once a week in spring and autumn. (Check out our Lawn Mowing Tips for more information.)
Of course, lawn mowers - like any piece of technology - sometimes malfunction, and it can be quite alarming when they do. Picture the scene: you're out in the garden, mowing your lawn and enjoying the scent of the freshly-cut grass, when suddenly a cloud of smoke billows out from under the mower.
There are a number of possible reasons why a lawn mower may start blowing smoke, and you will need to diagnose the problem before you can fix it. So let's do some troubleshooting...
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October is finally here & the weather seems to have become cold and wet very quickly. While you might be getting ready for the cosy months ahead, it's important that you don't completely forget about your lawn and its needs. Mowing season is coming to an end, so your grass won't be growing as quickly as usual. The cold months can be extremely harsh on your lawn, so taking the time to prepare it for the challenging months ahead will pay dividends in the long run. Today we're going to look at the things you should put on your lawn in October to help it continue looking its best.
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If you're looking for a natural way to improve the quality of your soil and prevent weeds, mulching might be the answer. Mulching your garden at the right time of year can be very beneficial, so today, we're going to walk you through the mulching process step by step so you can see exactly how it works!
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